VIP – June 4, 2016

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Here is a great piece from Linda Jackson News and Fort Wayne's NBC about last nights Jefferson Awards program.

The Jefferson Award program was started by Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, U.S. Senator Robert Taft, Jr., and Samuel Beard in 1972. A Jefferson Award is viewed as "America's Most Prestigious Celebration of the Power of Service to Others".

I am BEYOND humbled that I was not only nominated by 8 different individuals, but that Fort Wayne's NBC thought enough of the Wrestling For Warriors program to select me as one of this years award winners.

From here, I believe they will discuss and review the 7 different winners from last nights ceremony and select one to go on to New York City for the National Award Ceremony. I can tell you first hand, that all 7 winners from last night, could easily be chosen to go onto the national platform. So much good, from so many people, it was an amazing experience.

With all of that being said, I feel very strongly that I don't really do anything "Special" and that the Jefferson Award should really be Chase's. This was all his idea, I am just lucky enough to carry on his legacy.

Chase, I don't know if you are able to read this from Heaven or not but if so, I promise, whether I am selected to move on to the National Award Ceremony or not, I will continue to carry on your legacy.... I will treat each and every child I meet with the respect and love that you were shown so many times at WWE shows. I will do whatever I can to help families create memories that will last a life time and I will do it all in your memory. It was and still is, an absolute honor to be your father. You taught me more than you will ever know and I love you!

Earlier this year Fort Wayne's NBC selected our own Executive Director Christopher Holt as the recipient of a Jefferson Award. Below is the commercial that they have been running around the clock and tonight is the awards ceremony.

“I feel humbled and honored to receive this award but I know the real award winner is my son, Chase. Without his desire to help other children fighting similar battles as he did none of this would have happened. And I feel privileged to carry on his legacy,” said Chris when asked how he felt about this award.

Thank you all for your continuous support and stay tuned for exciting news coming soon.